British Army's Fortnite Recruitment Campaign Pulled Amid Backlash
Epic Games states custom map was undergoing moderation, while the army's broader recruitment strategy faces scrutiny.
- The British Army's recruitment campaign, which used a custom Fortnite map, has been pulled following backlash from the gaming community.
- The campaign, dubbed 'Operation: Belong', was set to be promoted by influencers Yung Filly and Elz The Witch.
- Epic Games stated that the map was undergoing moderation and must adhere to their content guidelines and creator rules, which prohibit promoting military enrollment.
- The British Army's recruitment strategy has been under scrutiny, with the force's numbers expected to drop below 70,000 within two years.
- The British Army has not confirmed whether the campaign has been entirely canceled.